Burlington, WI truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Burlington: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes in Burlington and Racine County, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets. Patterns use Racine County numbers.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
7.1 deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes vs 3.8 for all trucks.
Deadliest roads
How Racine County compares with Wisconsin
Racine County against Wisconsin and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Racine County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Racine County | Wisconsin | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 45.0 | 42.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 3.8 | 3.4 | 3.4 | 1.1× the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.44 | 0.46 | 0.49 | same |
| Garbage-truck share | 4.3% | 2.7% | 2.3% | 1.6× the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 7.8% | 13.4% | 6.2% | 42% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 26.8% | 26.9% | 23.7% | same |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 12.7% | 16.5% | 13.8% | 23% below the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 40.4% | 44.9% | 41.9% | 10% below the state |
| After dark | 21.6% | 20.9% | 24.8% | same |
Racine County has lower values than Wisconsin for on snow, slush or ice, in rain, sleet or snow and winter months (nov–mar). It stands out for higher deaths per 100 crashes and garbage-truck share.
The headline for Racine County: 1 in 23 crashes involve a garbage truck (46 since 2015), vs 2.7% across Wisconsin.
Overview
Racine County has recorded 1,047 truck crashes since 2015, with 454 people injured and 37 killed.
In complete reporting years that works out to about one truck crash every 4 days.
Burlington had 60 reported truck crashes since 2015, too few for reliable patterns, so the charts and findings on this page use Racine County numbers.
When crashes happen
The worst month is October with 11.4% of truck crashes; the quietest is March at 5.3%.
Winter months (Nov–Mar) carry 40.4% of truck crashes, vs 44.9% for Wisconsin.
The busiest hour is 12–1 pm, with 9.9% of truck crashes.
7.8% of truck crashes here happened on snow, slush or ice, against 13.4% across Wisconsin.
Where crashes happen
Within this area, SR-11 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (3). After it: CR-A Plank Rd (1), CR-H Interchange North (1) and CR-P (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
46 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 4.4% share (Wisconsin: 2.7%).
Their busiest month is April, with 15% of garbage-truck crashes.
Deaths per 100 garbage-truck crashes: 7.1, vs 3.8 for all truck crashes.
Route planning tips for Burlington fleets
- Plan October schedules with more margin; it is the worst month for truck crashes in Racine County.
- Where you can, review stops along SR-11; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- For residential and commercial waste routes, look again at April schedules: garbage-truck crashes peak then.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Crash counts come from the FMCSA crash file (police-reported crashes involving trucks over 10,000 lb); fatal-crash locations come from NHTSA FARS. Text on this page states only what these numbers show.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Racine County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (within 10 miles) |
|---|---|
| SR-11 | 3 |
| CR-A Plank Rd | 1 |
| CR-H Interchange North | 1 |
| CR-P | 1 |
| SR-120 | 1 |
| SR-20 | 1 |
| US-12 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Racine County) |
|---|---|
| I-041 | 337 |
| Sth 011 | 71 |
| Sth 020 | 58 |
| Parking Lot | 27 |
| E Frontage Rd | 23 |
| Sth 031 | 23 |
| W Frontage Rd | 20 |
| Ush 045 | 19 |
Burlington at a glance
| Population | 10,939 |
| Land area | 7.7 sq mi |
| Density | 1,416 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP 53105) | $88,770 |
| Median home value (ZIP 53105) | $315,350 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Racine County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 96 | — | 2.7 |
| 2000s | 101 | +5% | 2.1 |
| 2010s | 84 | -17% | 2.5 |
| 2020s | 81 | -4% | 2.2 |
Reported truck crashes averaged 96 a year in the 1990s and 81 a year in the 2020s. Reporting practices changed over time, so part of any change can come from reporting. Fatal crashes involving a large truck averaged 3.0 a year in 2016–19 and 2.2 a year in 2020–24.
Nearby places
Questions fleets ask about Burlington
How many truck crashes happen in Burlington?
1,047 truck crashes have been reported in Racine County since 2015, with 37 deaths and 454 injuries.
Which road has the most fatal truck crashes in Burlington?
SR-11 had 3 fatal crashes involving a large truck within 10 miles of Burlington since 2015, more than any other road.
What is the worst month for truck crashes in Burlington?
Truck crashes in Racine County peak in October, with 11.4% of the year's crashes.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Burlington?
Garbage trucks were involved in 46 reported crashes in Racine County since 2015 (4.4% of truck crashes).
How does Burlington compare with Wisconsin for truck crashes?
The yearly rate is 45.0 truck crashes per 100,000 residents in Racine County, vs 42.6 for Wisconsin.
How can I plan a safer truck route in Burlington?
Use the free Route Planner: enter your stops to get a risk score, safer alternatives and the low bridges on your route.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.